Japanese Spitz vs Swedish Vallhund
Japanese Spitz
The Japanese Spitz is a lively and intelligent dog that bonds closely with its people and enjoys spending time with them.
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Swedish Vallhund
The Swedish Vallhund is a lively and intelligent dog with a friendly and outgoing personality.
View profile→| Attribute | Japanese Spitz | Swedish Vallhund |
|---|---|---|
| Size | Small | Small |
| Height | 31 - 38 cm | 29 - 35 cm |
| Weight | 8 kg | 13 kg |
| Life Expectancy | 12 years | 14 years |
| FCI Group | Spitz and Primitive Types | Spitz and Primitive Types |
| Grooming | Low | Low |
| Shedding | Medium | Medium |
| Energy Level | High | Very high |
| Trainability | Medium | High |
| Child Friendly | High | Medium |
| Character | The Japanese Spitz is a lively and intelligent dog that bonds closely with its people and enjoys spending time with them. | The Swedish Vallhund is a lively and intelligent dog with a friendly and outgoing personality. |
Comparison
Japanese Spitz
Swedish Vallhund
Summary
The Japanese Spitz is a small dog (8 kg) with a life expectancy of 12 years. The Swedish Vallhund is small (13 kg) and lives 14 years. For grooming, the Japanese Spitz rates low, the Swedish Vallhund low. The Japanese Spitz scores high for child-friendliness, the Swedish Vallhund medium. For beginners, the Swedish Vallhund is the better choice. For families with children, the Japanese Spitz is more suitable.
Which breed is a better fit?
For Beginners
Swedish Vallhund has high trainability with very high energy
Swedish VallhundFor Families
Japanese Spitz has high child-friendliness
Japanese SpitzFor Active People
Swedish Vallhund has very high energy level
Swedish VallhundLow Maintenance
Both breeds are comparable
For Apartments
Japanese Spitz is small with high energy
Japanese SpitzFrequently Asked Questions
The Japanese Spitz is a small dog (8 kg) with high energy. The Swedish Vallhund is small (13 kg) with very high energy. The Japanese Spitz lives 12 years, the Swedish Vallhund 14 years.